FORD CAPRI 3.0S RESTORATION

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FORD CAPRI 3.0S RESTORATION

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Work looks as good as I remember from the past Paul. Is this one you are keeping?
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Good to know there are still a handful of people out there that do a proper job :cheers:

If it's as good as OJN :D

A pic of your Chevy would be appreciated :cool:
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Peter-S wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:08 pm Work looks as good as I remember from the past Paul. Is this one you are keeping?
This is my last restoration and yes its a keeper,cheers peter S
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andyd wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:13 am Good to know there are still a handful of people out there that do a proper job :cheers:

If it's as good as OJN :D

A pic of your Chevy would be appreciated :cool:
Thanks mate
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chap280 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:22 am
andyd wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:13 am Good to know there are still a handful of people out there that do a proper job :cheers:

If it's as good as OJN :D

A pic of your Chevy would be appreciated :cool:
Thanks mate
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Very nice, bet it sounds great too :D

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Wowsers, stunning work. Impressive workshop too! :cool:
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Excellent work buddy. Keep it up!.

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Looking good!
Your calender/wall art looks nice as well :lol:
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D366Y wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:46 am Looking good!
Your calender/wall art looks nice as well :lol:
:agree: Must have a pair of Airbags :wave:
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D366Y wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:46 am Looking good!
Your calender/wall art looks nice as well :lol:
Cheers mate lol
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andyd wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:21 am
D366Y wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:46 am Looking good!
Your calender/wall art looks nice as well :lol:
:agree: Must have a pair of Airbags :wave:
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Passenger side nearly done as is bonnet.Drivers side needs final very light skim.Triples refurbished
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Triples 😍
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